Ms. Joyce Tarot

The full moon in Aries reaches its peak on October 17 at 7:26 a.m. eastern time. It’s a supermoon, meaning that the moon’s orbit is bringing it to one of its closest points to Earth, and thus will appear to be larger than usual in the night sky.

This supermoon is the last supermoon for this calendar year and reportedly is the largest. This full moon in Aries symbolically shines a bright light on all the spiritual lessons we have learned over the course of 2024.

Specifically, look back at the solar eclipse we experienced on April 8. What issues were brought to your attention around that time and how has your life changed since then? Keep in mind that the lunar nodes will leave Aries/Libra on January 11, 2025. So this is definitely the time to tie up loose ends in that area of your life before shifting the focus to the Pisces/Virgo sector of your chart next year.

In addition to reviewing all that you have accomplished lately, full moon cycles are good for reaping the rewards of your hard work, as well. You may have new opportunities that you want to take advantage of, and now the energy is ripe for developing your strategy moving forward.

Full moon cycles also represent endings or drastic changes to situations that no longer serve your highest good. This aligns with what is happening now, as this Aries full moon is squaring Pluto in Capricorn. It is truly the end of an era as Pluto will leave Capricorn on November 19 and will not return to this sign until 2255! The Aries moon square Pluto may feel a little edgy, but it may also bring with it some long overdue rewards.

The Aries full moon is also squaring Mars in Cancer. Mars, the ruling planet of Aries, is about taking action—sometimes in overly aggressive ways—while Cancer, in part, is about protecting your emotions. As such, it will be important to keep track of your moods and to recognize when you are feeling triggered. Take your time to find healthy ways to express how you feel without lashing out angrily or being emotionally manipulative.

To work with the energies of this full moon in Aries, embody the traits of the Aries archetype by taking the initiative and being confident. Aries is about understanding what your needs are and finding ways to meet them, whether you do it through networking with others or through your own devices. Either way, you can get what you want while still respecting other people’s right to their own sovereignty.

Indeed, this has been the theme for at least this entire year. Seal the deal and be who you are—unapologetically and with integrity. Eliminate habits and attitudes that hold you back from that mission.

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